The mandatory training is required by Section 1723 of the Medical Practice Act, effective August 1, 2010. It applies to everyone licensed by the Board of Medical Licensure and Discipline including Physicians Assistants, Respiratory Care Practitioners, Paramedics, Genetics Counselors, Acupuncture Practitioners, Acupuncture Detoxification Specialists, and Polysomnographers as well as Physicians.

The mandatory training has been approved by the Medical Society of Delaware for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit ™.

Where You Can Take the Mandatory Training

The mandatory training must meet the requirements of the Child Protection Accountability Commission (CPAC). You will meet the mandatory training requirement if you:

Attend an in-person CPAC presentation entitled Child Abuse Identification and Reporting Guidelines for Delaware Medical Providers and Physicians' Duty to Report Unprofessional Conduct. This presentation may be requested as onsite training in physician offices that can guarantee at least 25 participants. To schedule a session, contact Jessica Begley at jessica.begley@state.de.us or (302) 255-1746.

Answers to Your Questions

Question: What are the CPAC requirements for the mandatory training?

Answer: To satisfy the mandatory training requirement, online or live training must:

address how to recognize child abuse and domestic violence,

provide Delaware-specific information on reporting child abuse, and

last at least one hour.

Question: Do I have to complete the mandatory training before I renew my license?

Answer: Yes. You must complete the training before every renewal, and you must attest to completing the training on your renewal application. Failure to do so will delay renewal of your license.

Question: Where can I find the law that requires this training?

Answer: Click on License Law and scroll down to §1723. Or, go to www.dpr.delaware.gov – click Medical Practice, then click License Law, then on Subchapter III. When you get to Subchapter III, scroll down to §1723.